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The Artful Dodger | Official Trailer | Hulu One of the reasons that Hulu is such a great streamer for television fans is that it has a steady supply of new shows from ABC and FX, as well as its own original series and programming from around the world. There’s so much to watch that you’ll run out of hours of the day before you run out of shows to binge on Hulu. To help you pick your next television binge, we’ve selected three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in January. Two of our picks this…

Professor Fadel Adib had his studies in a tumultuous period, while assassinations and car bombings were daily news in Beirut. Undeterred, he pursued his studies. And on Monday, he became the youngest winner of the first ever Great Arab Minds (GAM) award, earning a sum of Dh1 million to continue his work. Felicitated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at a glamorous event held at the Museum of The Future, Fadel said he was humbled by the recognition. “I feel honoured to be chosen among giants…

An Israeli airstrike killed an elite Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon on Monday, the latest in an escalating exchange of strikes along the border that have raised fears of another Mideast war even as the fighting in Gaza exacts a mounting toll on civilians. The strike on an SUV killed a commander in a secretive Hezbollah force that operates along the border, according to a Lebanese security official, who spoke on condition of anonymity according to regulations. Hezbollah identified the slain fighter as Wissam al-Tawil without providing details. He is the most senior militant in the armed group to have…

Etihad Airways’ plans for expansion in 2024 includes broadening its network of destinations, offering more choices to travelers, and increasing flights to key international markets through its global network, a senior official said. The aim is to usher in a new phase of sustainable growth, underpinned by a robust strategic plan, Antonoaldo Neves, group chief executive officer, said. Neves said that Etihad Airways will introduce new destinations this year. These include Boston, which will become its fourth station in the United States, operating four weekly flights starting from March 31. Additionally, the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, will commence operations from…

The selectors have clearly opted for a conservative approach by picking senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their first T20 series in 14 months. Will it have a bearing on India’s chances in another T20 World Cup? Only time can tell. Having endured a heartbreak in the previous two editions of the T20 World Cup, the two greats of the game can’t be faulted for wanting a final shot at glory in the format. But the same can’t be said about the selectors, who picked a fresh bunch of players to take the team forward since the crushing…

TCL is introducing four new soundbars for 2024, and for the first time, its entire range will support Dolby Atmos, the popular 3D, immersive surround sound format. TCL showed off the new soundbar models alongside its 2024 TV lineup at CES 2024. This year also marks the first time that TCL is incorporating up-firing drivers into its wireless surround speakers to create a 7.1.4-channel system. Like its 2024 TVs, TCL’s 2024 soundbars are divided into two ranges: the entry-level S Class and the step-up, performance-oriented Q Class. 2024 TCL S Class There are two models in the 2024 S Class…

The Abu Dhabi transport department has launched an “easy payment” service that allows customers to pay for fines through installments. On Monday, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) said that credit card holders from First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and Emirates Islamic Bank, can benefit from this service. ITC plans to include more banks by the first half of 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The service allows customers to pay the ITC fines through several installments, with a minimum collective value…

The UAE has taken significant steps towards supporting the digital content production sector and investing in its capabilities to increase its contribution to the country’s economy. This initiative is a key focus of the UAE’s National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries and complements a series of initiatives to attract professionals in the creative industries and innovative content creators. Over the past decade, there has been a concerted effort to develop the creative industries and creator economy ecosystem, aiming to increase its contribution to five per cent of the total GDP by 2031. Examining the achievements of the UAE in…

Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer, one of football’s greatest players who captained his country to World Cup glory in 1974 and won the tournament again as manager in 1990, has died at the age of 78, his family said in a statement on Monday. Beckenbauer bestrode the sport as player, coach, pundit and administrator for more than half a century and was widely admired around the world. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family,” read a statement from his family. German…

In case the theme of CES 2024 wasn’t yet apparent, Hisense’s announcement of its new TV lineup makes it clear: Bigger, brighter screens are what it’s all about this year. The company had already signaled that this would be the case when it gave us an early look at its astonishingly bright 10,000-nit, 110-inch 110UX mini-LED TV in December 2023. Now that CES is here, Hisense has revealed yet more big and bright TVs, including a new 98-inch flagship ULED X model and a 100-inch mini-LED TV that we expect will set a new low price for giant screens. Here’s…